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Derek Roddy has immersed himself in the growing Death Metal and Black Metal music scenes and in the past six years his credits include many influential bands such as Hate Eternal, Nile, Malevolent Creation, Divine Empire, Aurora Borealis and Council of the Fallen, and most recently, with his band, Blotted Science. Although Derek is primarily known for his extreme speed and clean execution, he is well adapted to many musical styles. Derek is consistently busy recording tracks and playing live for various artists. Visit www.derekroddy.com to learn more about the artist. |
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George Kollias, the world touring drummer playing for the U.S. death metal legend Nile, holds Drum Clinics worldwide and teaches at the Extreme Drumming Department of Modern Music School. George is well known for his extreme Death Metal drumming style, mixing technique and creativity, pushing the limits of the music to another dimension by using his many years of knowledge of Jazz and other drumming styles. George is renowned for his double bass skills and the extreme tempos he plays with Nile in his solos. He plays all the blastbeats with one foot, even at speeds up to 270bpm. In live performances, he pulls off everything as in the studio, playing long sets at those speeds for hundreds of shows per year. Visit his website www.georgekollias.com to learn more about this artist. |
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Tim Yeung was born in Buffalo, NY November 27th 1978. With the inspiration of a song writing mother and artistic father, Tim began playing drums in 1990 at the age of eleven. Within a few short years he was recording demos and playing live shows within the local muisc scene in upstate NY. He Attended Hochstein School of Music, Rochester, NY in 1995 to study jazz and latin drumming. He got his first big break in 1997 to start the legendary Tampa Fl based death metal band Hate Eternal & in 1999 they released their debut album “Conquering The Throne” on Earache Records. Tim decided to relocate to Los Angeles in early 2005. At NAMM 06 Tim hit 872 bass drum hits in one minute at a World’s Fastest Drummer competition, which earned him the Fastest Feet Title for that year. Tim Yeung has performed and worked with National acts such as All That Remains, Hank Williams III, Nile, Vital Remains and Decrepit Birth. His straddling of the extreme and mainstream is perhaps best reflected in his work with his band Divine Heresy, whose music features elements of extreme death metal as well as more mainstream genres. With his resume of Artists along with musicians he has worked with, Tim has proven to be one of today’s greatest metal drummers. View more at www.timyeung.com |
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An internationally known showman, Carl Palmer has thrilled rock fans with his dazzling speed and mastery of drumming techniques. Axis Percussion would like to announce the endorsement of Carl Palmer. For more info on Carl, go to www.carlpalmer.com. |
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Alan White of Yes fame, has quite an amazing career, playing with such artists as John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band, George Harrison on “All Things Must Pass”, touring with Joe Cocker and many others before joining Yes in 1972. In recent years, Alan has performed with a variety of artists, including Spencer Davis, The Ventures, Charlie Daniels and Eddie Money, to name but a few. He also conducts numerous drum clinics around the country and around the world to encourage and teach other drummers. Always looking towards the future, Alan has plans to write and record a second, long-awaited solo project, while still maintaining his position as the driving force for Yes. To visit Alan’s website at alanwhite.net/index.html. Alan is the recepient of the Cape Breton International Drum Festival Legend Award in 2010. |
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Pennywise band member, Byron McMakin is known for the intensity, power and speed of his drumming. Byron is currently with Pennywise on The Warped Tour. Visit www.pennywisdom.com to read more about the artist. |
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Jan Axel Blomberg, aka Hellhammer, is currently involved with the bands Mayhem, Kovenant and Arcturus. Jan Axel, known for his versatility, is also embarking on a progressive, symphonic and classically oriented journey while still retaining his roots in metal with his new band, Winds. Click here to read more about the artist. |
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Pete Sandoval, drummer for the band Morbid Angel, brings legendary percussive intensity, speed and control to the genre of Death Metal. Click here to learn more about the artist. |
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Robin has toured and recorded with music veterans such as Paul Simon, David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Diana Ross, Dr. Dre, Luther Vandross, Sean Lennon, Johnny Cash, and Chris Isaak; as well as with acclaimed world musicians, sitarist/composer Ravi Shankar and violin maestro L. Shankar. He has also appeared on David Letterman and performed at the Grammys, American Music Awards, World Music Awards in Monte Carlo and the MTV Awards. Read more at www.myspace.com/robindimaggio. |
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Chris Moore is based in Los Angeles, CA and is the drummer for Dilana (Rockstar Supernova), Cry Wolf, and Fast Otto. He has played with the black metal band Orcus, thrash metal phenoms Bloodlust, and Deathriders, fronted by original Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin (“Fistful of Metal”).
In 2006, Chris played on the Orcus CD, “Birth”.
In 2008, He recorded 15 drum tracks for the Deathriders CD “Back With A Vengeance”.
In 2010, Chris played on the Cry Wolf CD, “Twenty Ten” mixed by Bob Daspit (Sammy Hagar).
Look for Chris to be drumming on the upcoming solo CD by guitarist Vic Johnson (Sammy Hagar and The Waboritas).
Chris Moore proudly endorses Axis Bass Drum Pedals and Ahead Drumsticks. Delana’s website is www.dilanarocks.com. Cry Wolf’s website is www.myspace.com/crywolftheband and Chris Moore’s is www.myspace.com/chrismooredrummer. |
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For the past 20 years, Bryan Hitt has toured and recorded with the legendary classic rock band REO Speedwagon. His powerful style of drumming has propelled the band through its last three albums and 19 years of constant touring with a Texas-sized beat that is unique and identifiably his own. Prior to taking over the drum chair in REO, Bryan was an in-demand session player in L. A., and toured with an incredibly wide range of pop and rock acts including Cher, Spencer Davis, Graham Nash and Wang Chung. Throughout his career Bryan has continually raised the bar for himself and those around him through his strong desire and concentrated effort to be the best drummer possible. For more information on Bryan, go to: www.speedwagon.com. |
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Garry has toured, worked and recorded with many artists including guitar legend Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney, Joe Lynn Turner, The Driver Brothers, Blind Rage, Temple Myst and many others. He also used his MIC Program “Making it Count” to instil a strong work ethnic into young students in schools and at clinics using the power of music and drumming. Garry now runs Garnoe Creative Productions with bassist and producer Andy Robbins
Go to www.garrykingmic.com and www.garnoe.com or click on Garry’s picture to learn more about the artist. |
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Jorge Iacobellis is the only Argentinean heavy metal drummer recognized internationally. He played in his country with very popular and famous bands and solo artists. He also took part in movies, recording sessions and drum clinics. In 1995, invited by an American band, Jorge has made the US his home. Since then, he has taken part in the San Francisco and LA music scene doing life performances, recordings and teaching. In 2003, Jorge was invited to play with the legendary band, HIRAX, touring around the world and recording the last two albums “The new age of terror” (2004) and “El Rostro de la Muerte” (2010) and official video clip. Jorge is proud to be part of the Axis family. |
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Scott grew up as the son of Midwest bandleader Dick Metko, where he started playing on Dad’s weekly TV show at age 10. At age 17, he was chosen to perform in the McDonald’s All-American High School Band. At a concert in Carnegie Hall, guest soloist Lionel Hampton chose Scott to perform his big band swing. Living in NY, Minneapolis and now Nashville, Scott has recorded or performed with artists such as Fred Wesley, Steve Kahn, Alan O’Day, Tiny Tim (yep, the ‘Tip Toe Through the Tulips’ guy), fusion band BOZO Allegro and Americana rocker Deb Soule. Now in Nashville, Scott is touring and recording with multi-platinum country legend David Ball and red dirt rocker Adam Fears. Watch for Scott on discs by both artists in 2009. “I’ve been using the same Axis double pedal since 1998. The action is still as smooth as when I bought it. Look at the pedal footboard; it’s worn smooth with all the use and abuse! Can you say that about your pedal? By the way, the Axis hi-hat stand sure makes that hardware bag a lot lighter. Axis rocks!” Scott’s work can be heard on: myspace.com/scottmetko, myspace.com/davidball, www.adamfears.com. |
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Yoron Israel’s varied credentials and illustrious career includes 4 recordings as a leader and hundreds of recordings as an accompanist. His recent educational DVD, “Creative Improvisation for the Drum Set”, published by Hal Leonard and Berklee Press has been received with rave reviews throughout the industry. |
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Christian Nativo is a drummer based in Melbourne, Australia. With a musical career spanning ten years, Christian has incorporated his Metal / Fusion influence towards his playing, giving him his signature sound of power, dynamics and attitude, and making him one of Australia’s most sought after session and freelance metal drummers. Christian started playing drums in 1998 and since then has toured Australia, New Zealand and Europe and has shared the stage with some of the best including English speed metalers DRAGONFORCE, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, German power metal gods HELLOWEEN, European power metal legends Sonata Arctica and the world's greatest metal band IRON MAIDEN. He is a competent drummer in all styles of music ranging from jazz quartets to funk bands right through to extreme heavy metal, and everything in between. You can catch Christian playing around Australia with his original melodic prog metal band Vanishing Point (www.vanishing-point.com.au for tour dates) aswell as teaching full time and sessioning for artists, both nationally and internationally, using his home studio. |
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Primed by his siblings love for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Dross fell headlong into his destiny when in 1986 he purchased a seventies-era Ludwig Vistalite six piece. His teenage years would be filled with rehearsals and playing various gigs, all the while honing his skills. In 1998 Dross attended Los Angeles Recording Workshop in North Hollywood, California where he earned his degree as an Audio Engineer. In 1999 he began to form a Symphonic Black Metal band called Sothis. It would take him four and a half years to complete an impressive lineup of some of Los Angeles’s most talented extreme Metal musicians. In 2004 Dross would play drums on, as well as produce the self titled “Sothis” EP that would ultimately receive critical acclaim landing the band the “Best Independent Release of 2005” by Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine. In 2006 Dross and the band went on a South West Mini Tour in support of the EP, which ultimately yielded their “Official Bootleg” DVD. The band would release one more independent DVD titled “Live In Mexico” before entering the studio to record their debut full length. In late 2007 Dross engineered and produced the band debut album entitled “De Oppresso Liber” which he mixed with Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) in Varberg Sweden. Once the album was complete, the band shopped the album and signed a three album worldwide deal with Candlelight Records. The album would ultimately be released on September 1st 2008 in Europe and September 2nd 2008 in the US and the rest of the world. Most recently, Dross partnered up with Sick Drummer Magazine as a writer and contributor. His regular monthly column is called "PLAYING SMART: A Drummer Guide To Modern Technology" and focuses on introducing the average drummer to the vast amount of tools available to them in the way triggers, sound modules, samplers and the use of soft-synths amoungst many other topics. E-mail: Dross@Sothis.us. Band Website: www.Sothis.us |
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Kris was influenced by his father Gus Gustofson who was a professional Jazz drummer ( Woody Herman 3rd Herd, Bobby Darin, And many others) and began playing professionaly at 15. joined the band "Trauma". Eventually signed with Shrapnel Records. The Band recorded "Scratch and Scream" ( Wikpedia). Trauma made several videos in Los Angeles to promote the new release as well as performing select tour dates in the US opening for Major bands. Eventually re located to the Los Angeles area and was introduced to producer Dito Godwin ( No Doubt, Great White, Motley Crue, St Elmos Fire). St Elmo's Fire signed with Dream/CBS records. Recorded debut record "St Elmos Fire"and with extensive success went on to record 3 more records " Warning From the Sky' , " Powerdrive" , " Desperate Years" and extensively toured Europe and the US. After touring to support " Desperate Years" Kris went to Switzerland and started a new band with Mark Kohler from Krokus called "Threat" and also included Vocalist Ivan Norris from England after this brief time, Kris decided to except an offer to play with London/England vocalist Jon Dunmore who was working with Guitarist Brad Gillis (Night Ranger, Ozzy) , And recorded 2 Records. " Hypnotica" and " Baptized by Fire". This band also went on to work with the actor Richard Grieco and released " Waiting For The Sky To Fall" to Huge success in Europe. Kris went on to work with the band " Mississippi Rythymn Oil" and recorded their debut record with producer Dito Godwin, And engineer Mark Needham ( Fleetwood Mac, Chris Issac). MRO became a popular attraction in a short period head lining shows on the West coast. At one MRO show Kris was introduced through manager Steve Clausman to Guitarist Frank Hannon (Tesla) and started a new project " Moon Dog Mane" the band went on to record "Turn It Up" peaking at # 38 in the Billboard charts. The band toured with Def Leppard, Alice Cooper,Ted Nugent and others in support of this release.After leaving MDM, Kris formed "Mechanizm" with Guitarist Kurt Fry (Heist, Christine Aguillera) and Vocalist Dennis Kolarik and recorded " Meat For The Machine" with producer Bill Cutler (Spike 1000) Mechanizm performed opening dates with Ronnie James Dio and headlined some shows on the west coast. Mechanizm went on to record "Your Creation" and " Turn away from The Sun". Currently Kris is working with a number of different artists ranging from Rock/Metal to Jazz. Recording and Playing live dates. Drums, Drums, Drums, Love to play the Drums.........Morning ,Noon, or Night 365 days a year.... |
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Mark was born in 1989 in St. Petersburg, Russia. He started playing drums at the age of 16, and in just a few years became known as one of Russia’s most promising metal-drummers. |
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Meet China’s new Drum King, He Yan. China’s new generation of rock music is in the hands of the leader He Yan. A cutting-edge drummer with hundreds of performances a year—presenting a unique stage experience. He is a drummer in a number of 80 to join the band and is the only person with the cooperation of China’s most excellent music, the best and the youngest musicians with stage charisma. He rocks the band! He studied under the famous rock drummer Wang Lan in 2001. As he practiced hard, work hard, blast mature, hot and full of tension, with unlimited energy and enthusiasm, especially with a young people’s momentum. |
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Davide Billia of Ivrea (Turin, Italy) became interested in music and drumming at 10 years old; at 12 he seriously started studying drums and guitar. At 15 years old, he joined his first official project, a metal band called Halphas. Davide started specializing on modern/extreme music, evolving his own technical capacities, gaining velocity and precision, particularly with the double bass.
In 2006, Davide founded a new extreme metal band called Putridity with Andrea Aimone (guitar and vocals) and Alessandro Cravero (bass), (www.myspace.com/putridity) recording its first promo-cd and began to play festivals in Italy and abroad. The band signed with Permeated Records (www.permeatedrecords.com) and recorded their first full length album in June 2007. In 2008: Davide joined Septycal Gorge (www.myspace.com/septycalgorge), recorded a second full length album, published in November of the same year and promoted with an English Tour. A new Putridity full length album will be published soon by Willowtip Records (www.willowtip.com).
Over the last few years, Davide has toured with his bands, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Sweden, UK, Japan, Austria, Spain, Slovakia and in the US. In January, 2010, he was interviewd by Sickdrummer Magazine www.sickdrummermagazine.com. Visit Davide’s website at www.myspace.com/brutal_dave. |
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Steve Bolognese began drumming at the age of 13 with nothing but a pair of sticks, 2 pillow cushions and a modern drummer magazine. He quickly began studying with local teachers in Boston MA. Among those were Berklee College Of Music Proffessor’s Mike Mangini, Kim Plainfield etc..
Steve played in a handful of bands in the Boston area before finding himself touring with at the time Metal Blade Recording Artist Beyond the Embrace. In 2005, Steve left BTE to join Canadian Progressive metal band Into Eternity. In 2008 he recorded “The Incurable Tragedy”, his debut album with the band.
When not touring the world with Into Eternity, Steve teaches privately in Boston, MA. He has also appeared as a guest instructor at the Berklee College’s World Percussion Festival in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Check out clips at myspace.com/speedbolognese. |
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Anthony King, drummer for Grammy Award winning vocalist Monet. Born into a musical family, he began playing drums from the age of five. He is a two time Gospel Emmy awards drummer of the year winner, toured for Motown and Poly Gram International records with former Prince vocalist Rosie Gaines, recorded with the Kenoly brothers, Jerry Shanahan, Randy Emata and many more. Over the last several years, Anthony has been working closely and recording with several Brazilian artists like Celso Pixinga, Mello Jr., Silvera and performs at The Bourbon Street Music Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil every other year as a featured artist. Anthony has been a very happy endorser with Axis Percussion since 1996 and has no desire to depart from this family-like relationship. Over the last few years, Anthohy is working getting Axis Percussion in Brazil and looks forward to the day when Axis arrives in Brazil and the drummers there can enjoy a true work of art! Click here for more. |
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Steve Godoy and identical twin brother Art, founding members of Orange County's infamous Exploding F. Dolls, have played, recorded and toured the
USA, Canada and Mexico. Steve is known for his high energy, relentless straight ahead aggressive style. He has toured Australia with the Visitors featuring members of the legendary Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees of Radio Birdman. He has also recorded and toured with the Bermondsy Joyriders, the Golden Breed and the Deniz Tek Group. Currently, Steve is recording and touring in The Last of the Bad Men. Steve, along with his brother Art, are a world renowned tattooists and co-owners of a tattoo machine manufacturing company. They are also ex professional skateboarders from 1985 - 1992 and co-owners of Iron Cross Skateboards. www.thelastofthebadmen.com |
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For nearly 25 years, Ralph Peterson has been one of the distinctive and recognizable drummers in jazz. His talent and drive as a drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader set him apart as a Master among his peers. Peterson has accomplished the difficult task of keeping a working band (The Fo’tet) together for over 20 years and now features the Soprano Sax work of Greg Osby. The leader has formed a new Sextet featuring some of the brightest young players on the much in the tradition of his mentor and will be recording them in the near future. He also is preparing an exciting organ group called the Unity Project which is dedicated to the music mastery of organist Larry Young. As an educator, Ralph has been on the faculty at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Long Island University, The New School, NJ PAC’S Jazz for teens program, The North Netherlands Conservatory in Holland, Rutgers University, and the Juilliard School of Music. He is now Full Professor at Berklee College of Music, Artist in Residence Prince Claus Conservatory in Holland as well as a clinician and endorser for Mapex Drums, Vic Firth Sticks, Axis Pedals as well as Bosphorus Cymbals, where he will soon be releasing a cymbal line of his own design. |
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Jersey native Vinnie LaRocca always knew what Exit he was from; unfortunately, nobody across state lines knew what that meant. So, he decided to make a name for himself….
Vinnie sat behind his father’s kit, and quickly became a second generation drummer. He worked his craft and when he discovered Axis pedals, he discovered the smooth feel that would forever transform his playing style. Growing up in the shadow of Manhattan has eclipsed many artists, but Vinnie continues to thrive in the shadows and is now the drummer for New York City’s premiere Hi-Fi Sci-Fi Hard Rock Band, Atom Strange. Vinnie longs to push down the pedals on a John Deere mower, but until then, he continues to throttle his Axis pedals. |
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Kevin Painter, an independent artist has been playing drums for 27 years. Born native to Nashville, TN with a rare blood disorder called Hemophilia, Kevin would play his brother Chuck Painter’s (RIP) drums whenever he could. He got his first drum set at the age of fifteen and played nonstop. Starting out playing in school bands his drum career slowly became a lifestyle. He went on to teach various students at Mike Es Classic Guitars. Mike Es can be found on Facebook located in LaVergne TN 6157937414. |
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Samus Paulicelli, the newly acquired drummer of North American Black Metal band Abigail Williams, started drumming before he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, he discovered metal, bought a double kick pedal and never looked back. Taking a keen interest in fast double bass and blast beats, he spent the next 5 years practicing and playing with various bands (Mutiny, Suspyre, Dark Empire). Now, at 20 years of age, he sits behind the kit of Abigail Williams as they embark on their world tour throughout 2008-2009 to support their new record entitled "In The Shadow of A Thousand Suns"...You can watch Samus' new video at www.youtube.com/watch and hear his blasting in Abigail Williams at www.myspace.com/abigailwilliams. "These pedals don’t just make me play faster, they give me more feel and control than any other pedal I have tried. They make my feet feel like machine guns. Simple amazing works of art." |
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James Raymond, aka “Flatline”, is the current drummer for metalcore act, Vengince (Jägermeister music). Flatline is known for his double bass drum speed, hard-hitting chops, and precise control over numerous time signature patterns. He was brought on as the drummer for Defiance (Roadrunner records), during their 2005/2006 reunion writing sessions and has played with numerous musicians & projects over the years. Flatline has been on several national tours throughout the United States and multiple countries through Europe. He has shared the stage with acts such as Disturbed, Slipknot, Machinehead, Pro-Pain, Death Angel, and more. A full bio can be found online at www.vengince.com.
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Neftali Santiago legendary Groove drummer formally of the group “Mandrill” has been leaving his drumming footmark on the music industry for over 38 years. Joining Mandrill in 1972 and leaving the band in 2005 Neftali is best known for his drumming on classics like Fencewalk, Hang Loose, Mango Meat, and Can You Get It to name a few. Neftali’s drumming can also be found on most major Hip Hop Artist’s records today such as Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Black Eyed Peas, Wyclef Jean, Naz, Big Boi, Public Enemy, and many more. Neftali also has a solo artist track record with his band “Santiago” and on Capital records as “Neftali’s Beast.” You can find Neftali’s music also in films such as “xXx State Of The Union” “The Warriors”, “Direct Hit” and many more. Neftali released a collectors series sample drum loop cd in 1994 which is still being sampled in 2010. Neftali is launching his “Groove Theory Clinic” tour this year teaching hands on groove drumming on records as well as lecturing on “Old School” drum recording technique.
www.neftalimusic.com, www.youtube.com/neftalisantiago, www.myspace.com/neftalisantiago |
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Ed (Edmund) Masi has played live and recorded with several bands and solo artists, including: Hector Penalosa (The Zeros), The Ghosts of California, Dustin Aaron, The Melanies, Al Cosgrove, Wild Willy Parsons (Comedian), and Clip, to name a few. He can be heard most recently on Maren Perusal’s latest single “Aeroplane”. Ed also composes music for film and TV, and works as both a session drummer on the West Coast and a drum instructor in Southern California. For more information on Ed Masi, click here. |
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Junior Vargas launched his second self-named album, recorded live and released in CD and DVD (Aqualung Records). This work has been the basis of the Master Classes and Workshops he has been doing. Junior is also working with several top Brazilian artists. Some of his recent work includes a national tour with Brazilian popular music singer Pedro Mariano, who plans launched his latest CD through EMI Records, with Vargas on some tracks; Pop singer Daniela Gato (Daniela Gato Trio), playing in events throughout the city, and performing with the All Star Brazilian Jazz band, a Big Band formation. In addition to these current works, Junior has been doing freelance recordings with several Gospel, POP, MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) and Jazz artists, as well as giving lessons in his own project studio. He also plans to record a third eagerly anticipated album, "ON & OFF 2". View Jr. Vargas on YouTube performing with Izzy Gordon, a top female singer in Brazil, pictures from the Jo Soares Show and Votorantim inner city workshop in SP, Brazil. |
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A drum icon in the interior of São Paulo state, Northon Vanalli is responsible for teaching musicians of all levels and to spreading the importance of drums in the current music market in South America. He was born in Presidente Venceslau and started playing at the age of 8. At 13 years old, he was playing in dance clubs and parties. At 16, he was a already a professional musician. In 1996, he was the first one at Presidente Prudente’s region to found a drum institute, the Northon Vanalli Drum Institute, which is exclusively dedicated to drum teaching. On its 10 years of existence, more than 800 students have already been there, among professionals, amateurs and drum lovers. In 1997, he recorded the music “Delanda” for the Pearl Brazilian Team III album, released by Pearl Drums. In 2000, the Institute recorded an album entitled “Bateras in Prudente” (Drummers in Prudente), composed entirely by students’ bands of the Institute. In 2002, he recorded the play-along album VOCÊ (YOU), an educational album not only for the improvement of drummers, but also guitar and bass players skills. In 2003 he released his drum video (VHS and DVD) “Estude, Construa e Toque” (“Study, Built and Play”) His current endorsements: Gretsch drums; Zildjian cymbals; Axis drum pedals; Michael drumsticks and drumheads; Power Click phone amplifiers; Urban Boards drum shoes. Currently, he has dedicated exclusively to recordings, workshops and the Institute. The workshop tour covers all Brazilian state capitals; it started in January 2006 and ends in December 2009. |
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Robbie Sherre, Originally from the Bronx, New York, Robbie began playing the drums at age 8, his passion and ambition for the drums has landed him with playing with many various artists, his extreme style pushing the limits of the music to another dimension by using his knowledge of funk, fusion, jazz and other drumming styles. Robbie has toured extensively thru the U.S. for a number of years, he enjoys listening to a wide variety of music as well as different drumming styles. Always the professional Robbie strives to play with dedicated musicians who push the envelope in their craft! Visit his website www.robbiesherre.com to learn more about this artist. |
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Alfred Berengena is the session extreme drummer most acclaimed in Spain. He is licensed in Superior School of Jazz with gold medal and is the autor of the ESSENTIAL DOUBLE BASS DRUMMING method (by Dinsic). He has done masterclass & clinics all around Europe and has a lot of control over the double bass technique. Is a fundator member of Baalphegor, a cult death metal band. He is recognized for his great skill and adaptation capability to any kind of musical style in live as in studio. For more information, videos, music samplers… visit www.alfredberengena.com |
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One of todays top players, New York-based John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with such greats as Steve Khan, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Lonnie Plaxico, John Benitez, Harvie S, Larry Coryell, Eddie Money, The Tokens, Dean Brown,Rachel Z, Chris Geith, Laco Deczi, Mike Pope, Steve Adelson and Bob Malach. His band Dharma All Stars blends various styles into a powerful blast of fusion that spans the extremes of the dynamic range. Favicchia has been busy touring and recording as well as stepping up to the plate with his own solo releases. His debut, World Time, earned rave reviews and was a Top 10 Critics Pick of the Year in Jazziz Magazine. The latest, Dharma, offers an intriguing mix of melody, eclecticism, and tight ensemble playing with the likes of all-star guests including Khan, Brown, Swartz, Dave Mann, and Chieli Minucci. Favicchia is all about the mindful side of playing drums of making music from the mind, for the mind. “Definitely,” he says, “It's all about the soul and the mind, but its very visceral as well. I'm caressing the sounds out of my cymbals in one bar, but when the music takes off and I start to wail, I take no prisoners.” |
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Chris “Gartdrumm” Gartmann is the drummer for the Woodstock, NY progressive rock band “3”. Raised in the hills of West Virginia and now hailing from NY, Chris has a deep appreciation for the organic pocket and feel side of drumming but, equally important to his style is being an ambitious instrumentalist. His band “3” has hypnotized fans worldwide and shared the stage with an incredible diverse set of acts from Leon Russell and Fishbone to Porcupine Tree and Scorpions, to name a few. Chris “Gartdrumm” Gartmann is an American original and…”originality is what I’ve always strived for. My favorite musicians are the ones that wrench the emotion out of you, whether it’s a simple pocket or a bombastic flurry of notes”. To learn and hear more about this unique artist check out his band “3” on tour now or go to www.theband3.com, www.myspace.com/3, www.myspace.com/gartdrumm. |
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Born into a small town in Southwest Oklahoma, it seemed from the beginning Tate Cunningham was meant to play music. Studying classical piano from the age of five to fifteen, Tate was laying the ground work for a musical career, ultimately landing him on the drums.
In 1998 Tate graduated from high school and landed a full scholarship to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma, majoring in music. There he solely studied percussion and split time between Orchestra, Concert, and Pep bands. In 2001 he met SafetySuit singer Doug Brown, Jeremy Henshaw Bass, and became friends. “We all played in different bands at the time, but Doug had some songs and wanted to play in the battle of the bands last minute. He had some cool songs so I agreed. It was more for fun, or a joke really, but we won! Ive been with them ever since.” The three later added guitarist Dave Garofalo and the rest is history. In 2004 they decided to “go for it” and moved to Nashville where they landed a major deal with Universal Records in 2007. In May of 2008, SafetySuit released their debut album “Life Left To Go.” Their first single “Someone Like You” landed them a top 15 record on Alternative and top 20 on Hot A/C. SafetySuit has been featured on MTV’s “The Hills” on numerous episodes, Kyle XY and was on Vh1’s Top 20 Countdown for 5 weeks, ultimately landing the #1 video.
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Harry Ferrer born in Valparaiso, Chile is a member of Autumn’s End, Lunatics Vision and is currently working with Petio Petev on his Progressive instrumental project. To learn more about this artist visit: www.myspace.com/hferrer72, www.myspace.com/autumnsend, www.myspace.com/4lunatics, www.myspace.com/petiopetev. |
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Rodrigo Rios was born on February 11, 1979, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His first encounter with music was at 4 years of age, when he was given his first guitar. He took to the instrument so naturally that it has integrated his daily life ever since. At age thirteen, Rodrigo had his first exposure to the drums, and the same occurred. So he began his drum studies.
In his quest for musical advancement, he took several courses at the Brasília School of Music where he studied with Pascoal Meirelles, continuing with Robertinho Silva. Rios pursued his studies with renowned drummers such as Carlos Bala and Marcio Bahia in Rio de Janeiro, and internationally–acclaimed drummer, John “JR” Robinson in Los Angeles. Rios also studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston with Kim Plainfield and Casey Scheuerell. |
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Hector Torres (Drummer/Percussionist) was born in the musically diverse town of Tijuana, Mexico back in 1959. At a very early age, Hector learned that it was simply impossible to call one style of music his favorite. There was so much to hear and so much to learn. After making Los Angeles, California his new home at age six, he instantly began to explore new forms of expression using drums and or anything that sounded interesting by shaking or striking. In constant search of a new sound and beat, Hector has been working for many years in numerous projects in a variety of styles from Jazz, R & B, Salsa, Rock, Punk, Armenian, Brazilian, Folk, Iranian, Pop, Cape-Verdean and for the past nine years he has being the percussionist for a L.A. based contemporary modern dance company. Hector has toured Europe and America many times and will continue to do so always on that quest for that new beat. |
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David Bedell (formerly David Small), professional drummer, instructor and recording artist, was born in Springfield, Missouri and began playing the drums when he was only 3 years of age. At age 7, David realized his calling and knew exactly what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. The desire and drive to become a professional musician was coursing through his veins! Influenced by those closest to him, David found inspiration in his great uncle and jazz musician Dave Bedell and his uncle Larry Bedell. Both played integral roles in his growth as an accomplished drummer in addition to influences from such artists as the great Buddy Rich. Read more. |
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Douglas Las Casas (Brazil) has already played with Brazilian greats such as Mozart Mello, Faiska, Bocato, Angra, Pepeu Gomes, Frejat, Max de Castro, Cauby Peixoto, Zeca Baleiro, Chitaozinhoe Xororo, Jair de Oliveira and Wilson Simoninha to name a few. His current projects include ‘Tres de Paus’ (with Caruso, Las Casas &Uchyama), Kiko Loureiro Trio, Yamaha Trio and Sa, Rodrix & Guarabyra. In addition to releasing two albums of instrumental music, Douglas has recently released a 3-level (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced) instructional video called ‘Cortando Caminho’, or ‘Taking the Shortcut’. A DVD with video classes on Brazilian rhythms, aimed at the International market will be released soon in a joint initiative with the Brazilian label Aprenda Música (‘Learn Music’). Douglas has been a very loyal Axis artist since 1999 and has been featured in Modern Drummer, Cover Batera, Cascavel Jazz Festival on National Brazilian Television and Rock in Rio. |
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Rodrigo Oliveira (Brazil) initiated his musical career in September of 1994, together with two college friends, they started the band Carrascos, recording three demo-tape and participation with some independent bands, making concerts for diverse cities in the state of São Paulo. In March of 1996 he was invited to play with Stronger, a death metal band of São Paulo, where he played in diverse places in Brazil, such as Aeroanta, Ginásio da Portuguesa, Black Jack, etc. Some integrants did not take the band as a serious work but Rodrigo always faced the battery as a professional, and than left the band. In September of 1997 Rodrigo got in contact with Korzus (Sao Paulo) for a test, when the drummer Fernando Schaefer had left the band. Soon after the first test, Rodrigo assumed the drums of KORZUS. In 1998 the first test by fire with Korzus, Rodrigo, at 17 years of age, played in the festival Philips Monsters of Rock, one of the most important metal festivals of the world. At the festival at Monsters they recorded a Live of Rock, with five live tracks, recorded for MTV Brazil, and four more tracks in studio, one of them is one of the biggest hymns of the band "Catimba". In the following years, together with Korzus, Rodrigo had played in all Brazilian territories, north thru south, making always the best and greater Tour of a national metal band. |
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Danny Molina (Ecuador) En "Desolate Recollections", los quiteños nos muestran el lado más profundo, más doloroso, de una banda que ha sabido canalizar sus sufrimientos espirituales en música cargada de una emotividad y violencia sin igual. Contando con participaciones de lujo Silvio Golfetti(Korzus), Fabio Laguna (Freakeys-Angra-Hangar) “Desolate Recollections” ha sido grabado en los míticos estudios MR. SOM, BRAZIL, por el prestigioso productor Marcello Pompeu conocido por su trabajo con bandas como Torture Squad, Ratos de Porao, Claustrofobia, R.V.I y otros, y el apoyo tecnico de Cristiano Scheneider, ingeniero de sonido de Krisiun, R.D.P, etc. Un joya del metal latinoamericano, sin duda. |
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Mike Smith has been drumming for 25 years and is a founding member of New York Death metal pioneers “Suffocation.” Mikes drumming was first introduced to the Extreme metal scene in 1989 on Suffocation’s debut album “Effigy of the forgotten.” On this album he introduced a drumming technique now known throughout the metal community as the “Blast Beat” or “Smith Blast.” This technique is a main ingredient used in the drumming styles amongst the majority of Extreme metal bands today. His ability to push the boundaries of speed, while combining precision, groove and technicality has influenced a sub genre known today as Technical Death metal. What Mike Smith and his band Suffocation introduced to the scene was the first of its kind and continues to influence the path of many Extreme metal bands across the world today. You can currently catch Mike Smith on tour throughout the U.S. and Europe. Upcoming dates are available on the following websites: www.Suffocation.us, www.myspace.com/Suffocation, www.Blastology.net and www.sickdrummer.com. |
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Ronnie has recorded and played live with many known bands and musicians including: Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Rickie Lee Jones, Mick Taylor (The Rolling
Stones), Brand X, Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie), Riverdogs, Randy Stonehill, Patrick Moraz (Yes, Moraz/Ciago), The Frank Stallone Band and many others. Ronnie has recently been composing with a team of songwriters for the T.V. show TMZ. Ronnie will also be heard on the new Bill Ward Band release called “Beyond Aston” due out this year. Ronnie has been doing sporadic tours withFrank Stallone and will continue to do drum clinics to promote his book on Mel Bay Publishing called “A Natural Development In Drumming Technique”. Visit his website www.ronnieciago.com. |
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Neal Smith performs regularly in the US and around the world with internationally recognized artists such as Cyrus Chestnut and Tom Harrell. Neal also leads his own group which performs original jazz compositions and classic arrangements of jazz standards. He also is very active in teaching developing drummers and hosts master classes and clinics while touring. Neal also runs his own record label, NAS, which is focused on the production of jazz recordings. Visit Neal’s website at www.nealsmithjazz.com for more about this artist. |
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Geoff Clapp was born in Greensboro North Carolina and began playing the drums at age four. He studied with famed pianist Ellis Marsalis at the University of New Orleans. Geoff soon became one of New Orleans most sought after drummers touring w/ the Ellis Marsalis Trio and New Orleans based trumpeter Jeremy Davenport. During his career, Geoff has had the opportunity to perform, record and tour with artists such as Ellis Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, to name but a few. |
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Jovan J. Dawkins is a hands on type of musican that is not only heavy in his drum career but also heavy in music production. He has been playing the drums for 19 years and professionally for 7 years. J. Dawkins was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and was inspired to play the drums in church at the age of 1 and 2. Jovan is the music director and drummer for Grammy award winning Sir Mix Alot, and is one of the drummers for Jimmy Fisher and Contagious Praise and Citadel Praise. On the music production side of J’s Career, he is signed to AMP Music Group (Warner Bros Music/Zomba Music Publishing) as a Score and music Producer. As a company they credit artists such as Brittany Spears, R.Kelly, Backstreet Boys, Macy Gray, Justin Timberlake, Nysnc, Linkin Park, Korn, E40, Mugzilla, Score music for B.E.T, MTV, VH1 and many more.
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Michaelangelo Ristano of Philadelphia based rock band Stealing December has been playing drums for 24 years and teaching for a decade. Easily recognized as one of the most accomplished musicians on the Philadelphia music scene, Michaelangelo's credits include the rock opera "Rasputin" starring Ted Neely ("Jesus Christ Superstar") at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Del., as well as session work with three-time Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval. Visit his website at www.stealingdecember.com. |
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Joseph “Joey” Oscar a native of St. Louis, Mo. knew at the youthful age of three, music was permanently embedded into his soul. While growing up, he allowed himself to be groomed by some of the best drummers. Joey was often found at his local church gathering with the band, but with an extra emphasis placed on the drummers. After the passing of his father in 1986, feeling lonely and devastated he turned to music, eager to find comfort and to live out his fathers dream. Throughout the years, Josephs’ spirituality has grown immensely. Moreover, his skills on the drum set have become immeasurable, making him a “Drummer Extraordinaire” and the most sought after and called upon drummer. He has taken music and the art of drumming to the next dimension, while allowing his creativity to manifest itself into what God has ordained it to be. |
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Mickey Dawes has been playing drums since he was 9 years old. He has performed at Carnegie Hall in the "Great American Cowboy in Concert" show. He recently played on an album to be released next year titled, "Songs of America". Mickey was President of the Western Music Assoc. for three years and currently plays drums for Joni Harms. "There is no finer equipment than Axis for the professional drummer", says Dawes. Visit his site at www.wildcatterrecords.com |
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Stevie Stephens has played with a variety of artists, from Janet Jackson, Jerry Garcia Band (JGB), Ronnie Laws to Bruce Conte and Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power fame. Stevie says, “I can’t work without my Axis pedals!” Visit Stevie’s website at www.steviestephens.com. |
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Drummer/percussionist Greg Holloway has performed with Freda Payne, Carl Fontanna, Rob McConnell, Chuck Israel, Jim Pugh, Gene Bertincinni, Maguire Sisters, Blackstone the Magician, Sheri Lewis, Bruce Conti, Rich Little and sista Monica Parker. He has also played various shows in Palm Springs and served as Tympanist with the Anchorage Symphony 1995 season. His latest recording is “Turns” on G-Bop label. Greg was instrumental in developing the percussion-training standard for Air Force Field Band Percussion and produced the CD “Midnight Sun” which features Ellington alumnus Freda Payne. Visit Greg’s website to learn more about this talented artist: www.dcjazz.com/gregholloway/index.htm. |
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Bobby Rondinelli, a recognized master of double bass, has worked with Black Sabbath, Quiet Riot, The Scorpions, Aerosmith, Zebra, and Doro Pesch, and with his own projects, Tusk, Rondinelli, and Pyramid. Bobby is currently a member of Blue Oyster Cult and the Lizards. He also has collaborated with Michael Lauren to write The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming. Check out his websites at www.blueoystercult.com/, or www.thelizardswebsite.com to learn more about the artist. |
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Two decades of playing professionally have made Dave Maneely one of the most respected and sought-after drummers in American Roots music on the West Coast. Having performed and recorded with a variety of artists including Dick Dale,Glen Glenn, and Junior Watson, his versatile, laid-back and inherently musical style has made him an industry favorite. Currently, Dave is performing in California with legendary blues guitarist John Lawton. For many years he has also been teaching, endeavoring to inspire a new generation of musicians. Click here to learn more about this artist. Click here to learn more about the artist. |
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At only 23-years old, Mike Bennett is one of the nation’s top young drummers. This award winning drummer has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine as a rising star and Los Angeles Jazz Scene Magazine say that his “perfectly accented and dynamic drumming makes him a standout.” Already a first call live and session drummer and percussionist, Bennett’s credits include work with Johnny Blas (CuBop Records), Tony Kaye (YES), Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), Ron Powell (Madonna, Sergio Mendes), Luis Conte, Sandro Albert, Max Bennett (Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell), Joe Jewell, Reed Gratz, Michael O’Neill (George Benson), & many others. Bennett has also been featured on projects w/ producers such as Andy Goldmark (Jive) and Alex G (N’Sync). Visit his website at www.MikeBennettDrums.com to learn more about this artist. |
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Steve Di Stanislao aka “Stevie D” is a professional Drummer, Vocalist & Producer.
Stevie’s talents have been called upon by some of the biggest names in the music business such as
David Gilmour, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Don Felder, Kenny Loggins, Joe Walsh, Loggins & Messina,
Chris Robinson & the New Earth Mud, Paul Anka, David Crosby & CPR,The Apex, Carl Verheyen,
ESP, Space Heaters and many more. |
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Tim Waterson, with his constant search for creative rhythmical possibilities also pushes the limits of the physical possibilities of drumming. His record of 1239 beats in 60 second playing double strokes was certified by the WFD last January, 2001. Tim pushed drumming to a new level on January 22, 2002 at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA where he played an amazing 1407 beats in 60 seconds in double strokes with his feet. Click here to learn more about the artist. |
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Jota Morelli, currently on world tour with Al Jarreau, is a distinguished drummer with excellent abilities in all musical genres. Go to www.jotamorelli.com/ to learn more about the artist. |
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Steve Clarke has recorded 11 albums as a drummer / leader / co-leader. 8 titles are with the the power jazz rock fusion group “NETWORK” featuring Jan Hammer, Jack Bruce, Wolfgang Schmid and Larry Coryell. Visit www.networkjazzrock.com to learn more about the artist. |
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Richard Christy, of the band Iced Earth, is known for his precision drumming with direct attack, finesse, and extreme speed. He has played in many well known heavy metal bands including Demons and Wizards, Death, Control Denied and Burning Inside. He is currently on an extensive tour with Iced Earth. Visit www.icedearth.com to learn more about the artist. |
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Mike Lewis, drummer for the rock band “Dude Jones,” has a keen ability to drive a groove through Rock, Alternative, Dance, Blues, R&B, and anything with a beat! The versatility of his playing is surpassed only by his intense magnetism and showmanship on stage. The son of a professional drummer, Mike list his influences: John Bonham, Tommy Aldridge, Neil Peart, Ian Paice and Jeff Porcaro to name a few. Visit www.dudejones.com to learn more about the artist. |
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John Clarke began his career by sharing the stage with the Yardbirds,Jeff Beck, Van Morrison and many others. In addition to being a busy freelance musician with an extensive touring schedule, he has also established himself as a writer for Modern Drummer Magazine and other publications. Click here to learn more about the artist. |
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Though she’s known as the drummer for the first successful all-female rock band, The Go-Go’s, Gina Schock has some refreshing ideas about what it takes to lay down a groove. With an album newly released for 2001, God Bless The Go-Go’s, the band is beginning an extensive tour. Axis Percussion is proud to feature the first lady of drums, “Princess Gina”. Click here to learn more about the artist. |
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Franky Costanza, drummer for the metal band DAGOBA (France), is known for his furious bass drum technique and the power of his drumming. His double-bass drum thrashing can be heard on the DAGOBA first album (2003). Franky’s ability to combine blazing metal chops with modern electronic loops and programs makes him the solid foundation for DAGOBA. Go to www.dagobaonline.com to learn more about the artist. |
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Tiger Bill Meligari, currently touring with Vince Martell (original lead guitarist of Vanilla Fudge), is a drummer, author, educator, and clinician widely known for his exceptional hand and foot techniques that allow drummers to perform at maximum levels with minimum effort. Visit his website at www.tigerbill.com/billsplace.htm for more on this artist and his tension-free approach to drumming. |
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Axis Percussion would like to announce the endorsement of Nigel Olsson. We at Axis are honored to have such a distinguished artist supporting our line of drum hardware. Click here to learn more about the artist. |